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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, l Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Houston.

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Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders' 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans. Mendoza played the first half and went 8 of 15 for 86 yards. The performance came after he threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut last week against Arizona playing behind Kirk Cousins. Mendoza was sacked once and took several other hits playing against Houston’s second-string defense. C.J. Stroud led the Texans to a touchdown on his only series in his first action of the preseason.